Bangladesh still finds itself dealing with the crisis as lives continue to be cut tragically short.
Dengue and mosquito-borne diseases in Bangladesh, much like floods or cyclones, are an issue that is not going anywhere.
As rain and thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country over the next few days, experts warn that the dengue season could extend further this year.
Here are a few ways to stay safe from dengue. While most people know these precautions, a timely reminder never hurts anyone.
The country is already grappling with a rise in deadly dengue cases, and the ongoing rainy weather has stirred up fears of further deterioration of the situation.
Mujahidul Islam Shamim, a resident of Monipur, has been undergoing treatment at the dengue ward of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital from September 15.
Alarm over dengue outbreak must be taken seriously
In the battle against dengue, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.
Dengue fever generally peaks around the rainy season in Bangladesh. As such, highly populated areas face a greater risk of a dengue epidemic.
The World Bank has approved a $200 million loan to help improve primary healthcare services and prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue in Bangladesh.
With four days shy of the month-end, August has seen a higher number of dengue cases than all of last year.
A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes
Rafia, a 14-year-old girl battling dengue, finds herself caught in a distressing predicament within the healthcare system of Dhaka.
Twenty-year-old Mohammad Sakib was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Sunday as he was experiencing severe weakness -- a dengue symptom that is considered a “warning sign”.
Street children have zero protection from dengue
Can we respond to a public health crisis with the same urgency as the crisis over our electoral future?
The country has already seen the death of 12 dengue patients before the beginning of the monsoon, while 1,261 others were hospitalised till yesterday. The numbers indicate alarming signs of a massive dengue outbreak this year.
Some of the places remain under stagnant water for years, while some lack basic civic amenities, including proper roads or pure drinking water. None of these neighbourhoods has a single playground. Such are the states of the three wards in zone-9 of Dhaka North City Corporation.
At least 281 people succumbed to dengue last year, while 62,382 patients were hospitalised, the highest deaths and second-highest cases ever recorded in the country.
